Hair clogger stopper

ABSTRACT

A flat and flexible 360 degree rubber contraption comprised of raised U-shaped trapping posts. There will be three rows of these posts that will completely surround the edge of a drain passage to cease the accumulation of hair and other debris from entering a drainage entry. The hair clogger stopper is placed around the circumference of a drain opening prior to the flow of waste water within a bathroom basin such as a sink, shower, or bathtub. This device is simple, safe, durable, easy to use, and will aid in eliminating the problem of having clogged drains.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Bath Mat and The Like: My invention relates to mats for use inconnection with bath tubs, shower baths, and the like, to ensure safefooting upon enameled and like surfaces in the presence of water.1,613,158.

Bathtub Mat: This invention relates to a mat, and important objectsthereof are to provide a mat of the character described, which isintended to be placed on the bottom of a bathtub to eliminate theliability and attending hazards from slippage while bathing, whichembodies novel means for maintaining same in position, which is simplein its construction and arrangement, attractive in appearance, andcomparatively inexpensive to manufacture. 2,081,992.

Suction Cups: This invention relates to suction cups of the classadapted to support attached articles against lateral displacement oneither horizontal or vertical smooth exteriors such as glass, tile, orenameled metal. 2,084,126.

Drain Filter Having Filamentary Surface Irregularities to Entangle Hairand Debris: The present invention relates to devices for the preventionof clogging of drainpipes of bathtubs, lavatories, and the like,particularly due to the accumulation of hair therein. 4,418,432.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The hair clogger stopper brings forth an improvement to end a commonhousehold dilemma of having clogged drains due to hair and other debrisin a bathroom environment. The new invention is conceived to trap hairand other debris to maintain a free flowing water system in any bathroomutility such as a sink, shower, or bathtub. The accumulation of thesematerials may be easily discarded after use of the hair clogger stopper.The drain entrance will be protected by a flat and flexible 360 degreecircle of a rubberized base and U-shaped trapping posts which will trapand hold the debris until being discarded. This invention may beutilized with different drain sizes, pop-up stoppers, and strainers.

Prior inventions determine various materials and attachments that werebrought forth in the aid of this invention.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The idea of this invention is to create a reusable, safe, durable, andeasy to use hair and debris stopper. This tool will trap unwanted hairand debris in a bathtub, shower, and sink utilizing U-shaped trappingposts resting on a 360 degree base, these posts will serve as a barrierand collection site before the debris has a chance to enter a drainentrance. This invention will prevent drain accumulation of hair anddebris which causes clogs over a prolonged period of waste exposure.

This invention will serve as a 360 degree drain protection system inwhich will serve as an effortless way in protecting and preserving thepipe system in any household or similar environment.

The hair clogger stopper is a reusable 100 percent rubberized productthat can be easily removed, cleaned, and remounted from a bathtub,shower, or sink. This invention comes in different sizes and diametersthat can be utilized with a strainer or pop up stopper within the drainentrance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an overhead plan view of the hair clogger stopper.

FIG. 2 is an underneath plan view of the hair clogger stopper.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the 360 degree rubber base.

FIG. 4 is a plan drawing of the rubberized U-shaped trapper posts.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the rubber suction cup.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention is best described visually by referring to theillustrations of FIG. 1 through FIG. 5 of the drawings section.

FIG. 1 represents the hair clogger stopper from a top view. The top viewdisplays the 360 degree base 1, U-shaped trapping posts 2, and theslightly sloped edges or lips 3. The base will be wide enough toaccommodate the slightly sloped edges and three rows of U-shapedtrapping posts that are off-set and separated enough to trap hair andother debris. The openings of the trapper posts are facing the outerportion of the invention to collect the waste in the water.

FIG. 2 refers to the hair clogger stopper from a bottom view. This viewdisplays the suction cups 4 that will allow the stopper to rest firmlyon any bathroom utility, also providing support for the whole invention.

FIG. 3 displays an overhead view of the structure titled the base. Thisbase 1 is a flat 360 degree portion of rubber with the center removed toallow water flow into a drain. The base's edges 3 are shaped slightlydownward to create a lip that ensures the waste water will flow over thehair clogger stopper. Another vital function of the base is to addsupport and stability to the U-shaped trapping posts 2.

FIG. 4 of the stopper visually describes the U-shaped trapping posts 2from a plan overhead view. These trapping posts are set up in threeoffset rows that are placed 360 degrees on top of the base. They will belarge and numerous enough to be spaced accordingly to trap and holdwaste material before it enters the drain. The three rows of stopperswill ensure that the debris will be caught within the hair cloggerstopper. These traps will have to be large enough to ease the discardingof the waste when the invention is being cleaned after use.

FIG. 5 pertains to the round shaped suction cups 4 that will hold theinvention in place while the flow of water is engulfing it. These rubbercups will be large and numerous enough to give the hair clogger stoppera tight seal against any bathroom utility such as a shower, sink, ortub. This tight seal will ensure the passage of waste water and debristo pass over the edge of the base allowing the trapping posts to performtheir function.

The hair clogger stopper will be made of a 100 percent rubberizedmaterial that is safe, durable, and easy to use. There will be differentsizes of this device to accommodate the multiple sizes of drainagepipes. This tool will provide sufficient 360 degree protection even whenthere is a strainer or stopper within the drain passage.

1. A flat and flexible one and a quarter inch wide, 360 degreerubberized hair clogger stopper with an open center, that surrounds andcovers the circumference of drains entrances to prevent hair and otherdebris from entering and clogging drain systems in a bathroomenvironment.
 2. The hair clogger stopper is comprised of a 100 percentrubber material that rests flush and firmly against any bathroomutility, such as a sink, bathtub, or shower. This device will not causeany harm to the person using the device or bathroom utility.
 3. The baseof the hair clogger stopper is a circular surface that serves as aresting place for the trapping posts. The posts are U-shaped and willserve as a barrier or trapper that will collect hair and debris from thewaste water. These posts are numerous enough and off-set into threeseparate rows that will serve as the defense mechanism to trap the hairand debris before it attempts to enter a drain passage.
 4. The removaland installation of this invention is quite simple due to the rubbersuction cups located underneath the stopper.
 5. The hair clogger stoppermay be designated for any size bathroom utility using a stopper orstrainer that rests inside a drain entrance.